Orchid Mimics Aphids to Lure Pollinators in Intricate Trap Flower Scheme
What appears to be a place of safety becomes a maze, as an orchid manipulates its visitor. You can read the story at https://botany.one/2023/03/orchid-mimics-aphids-to-lure-pollinators-in-intricate-tr...
28 Maalis 20234min
Ceropegia gerrardii smells of pain to attract ‘blood’ drinking flies
New research uncovers how this South African plant tricks kleptoparasitic flies into pollination by imitating wounded honey bees. You can read the blog post at https://botany.one/2023/03/emceropegia-g...
27 Maalis 20235min
What drives cambium development?
Using a mathematical model to test a proposed cambial cell division feedback loop. You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2023/03/what-drives-cambium-development You can read the origina...
27 Maalis 20234min
Unique Evolutionary Histories in Marginal Habitats of the Atlantic Forest Uncovered
Marginal habitats, previously thought to be subsets of the rain forest, have distinct evolutionary paths, challenging our understanding of the Atlantic Forest’s diversity. You can read the story at ht...
24 Maalis 20235min
Daisy’s Intricate Fly Decoy Attracts Pollinators with Ingenious Gene Repurposing
A flower has found a shortcut to attracting males through sexual deception. You can read the story at https://botany.one/2023/03/daisys-intricate-fly-decoy-attracts-pollinators-with-ingenious-gene-rep...
23 Maalis 20235min
MIT Researchers Develop Silk-Based “Unclonable” Tags to Combat Counterfeit Seeds
New system harnesses randomness and provides a unique code that cannot be duplicated, bringing hope to farmers plagued by fake seeds. You can read the story at https://botany.one/2023/03/mit-researche...
23 Maalis 20235min
Unlocking the secret to breeding high yielding protein-rich wheat
Models enable the optimization of multiple trait trade-offs. You can read this post online at https://botany.one/2023/03/unlocking-the-secret-to-breeding-high-yielding-protein-rich-wheat You can read ...
21 Maalis 20235min
A Bounty of Wasted Pollen and Nectar Poses New Questions for Pollinator Conservation
A study finds that almost 60% of nectar produced by ivy in autumn goes uncollected by pollinators. You can read the blog post at https://botany.one/2023/03/a-bounty-of-wasted-pollen-and-nectar-poses-n...
20 Maalis 20234min
